Canon 10.1MP Rebel XS Digital SLR Camera with 2.5 In. LCD and 18-55mm IS Zoom Lens Review

Great performance at a great value

"Reading camera reviews, to me, is a lot like reading reviews of golf clubs. People will try to push you to purchase what they feel they need, more than you feel you need, and they do not hesitate to spend your money for you.



If you're moving up from P&S cameras and are looking for a quality dSLR, this is a great step. The Canon XS, despite lacking a few features of its big brother XSi (like Spot metering, a bigger screen, highlight tone priority), is a fantastic value, especially at Abe's prices.



The dSLR market is quite advanced now. The quality of the XS exceeds that of the XTi it replaces. This camera has the tools you'll need for at least 95% of your photos. If you're just getting started into photography, you should get this kit just to learn basic functions, and eventually learn why in the future you may want the features of the more advanced models.



This camera performs very well in low light, and the noise level at ISO1600 is very minimal in my experience. This means at max ISO you can easily obtain print-quality photographs and gives you flexibility regarding composition.



The kit lens is decent, and shows minimal distortion at max and min distances. It's not the fastest lens on the market, but it's a kit lens with image stabilization. It's actually a bargain if you factor the cost into this kit.



Where this camera really shines is the image quality. Many claim great image quality from small P&S cameras, but with their smaller lenses and smaller lenses, the quality, if you control it correctly is fantastic with a dSLR.



Remember, the best part about owning a Canon dSLR is that you get access to all of Canon's lenses, which is a diverse line of glass that will have a greater impact on your photographs than a more expensive camera body.



I have been very pleased with this camera. The battery lasts almost forever, the image quality is great, low light performance is great, the screen is vibrant and accurate, controls are easy to manage and the menus are straightforward. This camera begs you to learn and improve your craft."

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